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Our staff have the knowledge to deal with all immigration problems, no matter how complex. Keep abreast of immigration updates with our blog posts below.
Judicial review of migration decisions in Australia (Updated on: 21 March 2025)
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Judicial review of migration decisions in Australia (Updated on: 21 March 2025)

Judicial review is often described as the option of last resort for people experiencing difficulties on their pathway to migrating to, or remaining in, Australia. But what is it? Judicial review is the process by which Courts ensure that decisions made under the Migration Act by the Minister, the former Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT), or the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART)…
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21 March, 2025
Understanding Compelling Reasons for Partner Visa Schedule 3 Waivers
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Understanding Compelling Reasons for Partner Visa Schedule 3 Waivers

Broadly speaking, applicants for an onshore Partner (Subclass 820/801) visa are required to hold a substantive visa at time of lodgement. Where a Partner visa applicant does not hold a substantive visa at the time of application, they are required to satisfy “Schedule 3” criteria unless the Minister is satisfied that there are “compelling reasons” for not applying those criteria…
Immigration blog
19 March, 2025
Applying for a Partner visa while holding a Subclass 482 visa
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Applying for a Partner visa while holding a Subclass 482 visa

The Skills in Demand (SID) Subclass 482 visa, formerly Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa, is valid for up to 4 years and permits the holder to work in Australia only for their sponsoring employer. A Partner visa allows the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen, to be sponsored for Australian…
Immigration blog
19 March, 2025
Key Takeaways from our Skills in Demand Visa Webinar
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Key Takeaways from our Skills in Demand Visa Webinar

https://youtu.be/Ij077EhW2DE?si=qsLqts45OlL0_itT Australia’s main employer sponsored work visa, the Skills in Demand (Subclass 482) (SID) visa has replaced the previous Temporary Skills Shortage (Subclass 482) (TSS) from 7 December 2024. In our recent webinar, we explored the key changes, eligibility criteria, business impacts, and compliance obligations. What’s Changed? A summary of the new changes are below: New Visa Streams – Short-term…
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12 March, 2025
What is the New Zealand Family Relationship (Subclass 461) visa?
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What is the New Zealand Family Relationship (Subclass 461) visa?

The New Zealand Family Relationship (Subclass 461) (461) visa is a 5-year temporary visa issued to Members of the Family Unit (MoFU) of New Zealand citizens. It allows family members of New Zealand citizens to live, work, and study in Australia. Who is eligible for the 461 visa? Generally, visa applicants must: be a MoFU of a New Zealand citizen;…
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4 March, 2025
Australia’s Parent visas: What is the “Balance of Family” Test?
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Australia’s Parent visas: What is the “Balance of Family” Test?

Australia’s Parent visas offer a pathway for parents to reunite with their children who are living permanently in Australia. However, due to the limited number of parent visas granted each year, strict eligibility criteria apply. One of the key requirements of permanent Parent visas is the “balance of family test”, which ensures that only parents with a significant number of…
Immigration blog
3 March, 2025